For those seeking employment who want to access the hidden job market, the following advice is provided:
Inform your contacts that you are seeking for a new job. It’s crucial that the people you know consider you when a position opens up, even though doing so can be challenging if you are undertaking a confidential job hunt.
“Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty,” by Harvey Mackey, is a good motto to live by. When the time comes to hunt for a new job, having a big network of contacts is beneficial, especially if you want to access the untapped labor market. Remain in touch with your former coworkers and supervisors. Build your LinkedIn network by connecting with professionals in your field, but also by adding people you know from everyday life, such as the neighbors you live next to or the other parents you sit with at your child’s karate class. You might be able to access the untapped employment market with the aid of all of these.
Assist others. Give to receive “You may get everything in life you desire if you will just help enough other people get what they want,” famously declared Zig Ziglar. Keep an eye out for unannounced job opportunities, and assist in introducing others in your network to them. Frequently, assistance of this kind is returned. Develop connections with your industry counterparts. These contacts at other businesses could be beneficial.
If there is a certain employer you are thinking about working for, you can think about contacting them directly. When contacting a potential employer directly, do your homework on the hiring manager to determine whether you can make an introduction through a shared relationship. Up until you make contact with someone who works there, concentrate on growing your network. If there isn’t a position available right now, ask him or her to keep you in mind for any unannounced openings or even to send your resume right away.
Check the company profile on LinkedIn while you are logged in to check whether you are connected to any current or previous employees:
Determine which businesses are expanding. To learn which businesses are expanding, read your local business journal or the Business section of your local newspaper. New contract announcements, significant office leases, and other related items can be found in regional media or by setting up a focused Google News alert.
Find recruiters who work for your chosen company on LinkedIn. Some businesses predominantly use in-house recruiters to fill positions (recruiters who are company employees). Making connections with them can be a great approach to gain access to the untapped labor market.
Search for recruiter + [business name] when you are signed into your LinkedIn account:
Make contact with a minimum of 2 recruiters in your field or specialty. You might even learn whether the business uses a certain outside recruiter or agency for its hunts. (Your network might be able to point you in the right direction, or you could ask the business directly.) In your job search, having these additional eyes and ears on the lookout for chances can be a huge help.
We’ll wrap off our series with even more strategies for drawing viewers’ attention the following week.
